investigative analysis, forensic support and training

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Trustwave Government Solutions, Inc., 1800 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500, Reston, VA, 20191. This award is for investigative analysis, forensic support and training related to cyber criminal activity from Trustwave for the base year plus four (4) option years. This service contract will include ongoing investigations as well as any related investigations. The government believes this acquisition to be the best value to the government. Market research indicates that this company has direct insight into hospitality network intrusion and point of sale landscape. Additionally, this company has specialized industry knowledge with experience on-going investigations. Trustwave is the only one deemed capable of providing the required support of the ongoing investigations per the requirements needed. This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation of offers. Based on the requirements of this Solicitation, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written responses via electronic mail will be accepted and must be received within seven (7) calendar days from the date of this notice - September 13, 2011, by 1:00 PM EST. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The USSS is constantly looking for new resources that will enable the agency to remain on the cutting edge of electronic crime investigations.